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Substance Use Prevention

The Agency of Education will, when funding is available, help distribute grant funding, professional development, and technical assistance to support comprehensive substance use prevention efforts in Vermont schools. Schools implement curricula, policies, peer leadership, intervention and referral services to promote student resiliency and reduce risky behaviors. 

Tobacco Grant
Substance Use Prevention in Schools
Helpful Links

Substance Use Prevention in Schools

Comprehensive, School-based Alcohol and Drug Prevention - Recommended elements for school-based substance use prevention from the Vermont Department of Health and Agency of Education.

Resources

Blueprints Matrix: An evidence-based program list

Agency of Education Guidance for Selecting Evidence Based Substance Prevention Curricula

Cannabis Prevention Education

Vermont Department of Health Vaping and E-Cigarette Resource Page

Vermont Department of Health Tobacco Control Program Addressing Vaping in Vermont Schools Toolkit

Stanford University Vaping Prevention Curricula (Free) - Elementary, Middle and High School

Prevention Works Vermont Educator Resources for Substance Prevention

Youth Risk Behavior Survey

Every two years, the Vermont Department of Health and the Agency of Education sponsor the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Please visit Department of Health’s YRBS page to see the full reports for both middle and high school grades, along with supervisory-union specific reports and much more.

Nicotine and Substance Use Prevention Grant

The FY25 Nicotine and Substance Use Prevention Grant competition occurred in spring 2024 and the LEAS below were awarded funds to support the following strategies outlined in the grant: curriculum, school health policy, cessation, youth engagement and family engagement. The next competition is tentatively scheduled for Spring 2026.

  • Barre UUSD

  • Burlington SD

  • Caledonia Central SU

  • Essex North SU

  • Franklin Northeast SU

  • Harwood UUSD

  • Kingdom East SD

  • North Country SU

  • Rutland City SD

  • St. Johnsbury SD

  • Southwest Vermont SU

  • Windham Central SU

  • Windham Northeast SU

  • Windham Southeast SU

  • Windham Southwest SU

  • Windsor Central SU

For current grantees: access the Grants Management System (GMS) and email the Help Desk at aoe.gmshelp@vermont.gov.